Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future
Summary
Three friends run an independent crafting shop called The Kiwi Fruit is Cute in Cheltenham. They moved to a new, more expensive location earlier this year and started a fundraising campaign to cover higher costs and keep the business open.Key Facts
- The shop moved from Cavendish House to Lower High Street, which doubled their expenses.
- The owners launched a crowdfunder to raise £5,000 for stocking up and keeping the shop running.
- The shop hosts charity events and free community crafting sessions called Make & Mingle.
- The owners do not pay themselves and reinvest all income back into the business.
- The shop helps charities like Oscar’s Community Corner by providing space for their projects.
- A charity status application is pending but will take months to process.
- The owners want to keep the shop inclusive, affordable, and running month to month.
- The shop’s name comes from an old email address of one founder, Siobhan Westmacott.
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